Riyadh: Indian Social Forum hosts ‘Karunada Sambhrama -2019’

Media Release
November 18, 2019

Riyadh: The Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Riyadh celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava with a Family get-together event ‘Karunada Sambhrama -2019’ at TaqatVue Resort, As-Sulay Riyadh Saudi Arabia on November 14th 2019.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Riyadh president Mr. Sabith Hasan presided over the event.

The event was inaugurated with EXPO-2019 which reflected the contribution of Intellectuals, Historic Places and Muslim Rulers Who Fought to free Indian and make it an independent Nation, Slides were also shown on how Fascism is growing in India and its solutions.

The stage program was commenced with Beautiful Qirat recitation by Master Hafiz Adil Hussain,

Mohammed Shareef, General Secretary Indian Social Forum, Riyadh Karnataka state welcomed the gathering and the guests.

Basheer Ingapuzha, Zonal President India Fraternity Forum Saudi Arabia inaugurated the stage program and said coming days in India would not be the same how it used to be in Past and Secular forces in India should be ready for the sacrifices and work towards upholding the diversity, he urged people of India to stay united and face the fascism.

Delivering the keynote speech Mr. Riyaz Farangipete, General secretary SDPI explained about the history and culture of Karnataka and told that the Karunada Sambhrama is a meaningful event.

He said that the essence of co-existence, historical importance, cultural diversity in Karnataka and India has been destroyed by politicians for their political cause which has created an atmosphere of fear and enemity in the society.

The state which has given 8 Jnyanapeeta awards today is being ruled by Anti- Karnataka people who do not endorse the Karnataka flag,he also stressed that the party which could not give a Mayor position of BBMP to a Kannadiga are ruling the state of Karnataka today.

He expressed concern about rising cultural, religious intolerance in India is increasing everyday where fascist forces are destabilizing the core essence of India and its diversity.

GDP level of nation is decreasing, further he said even after 73 years of independence, the common man and marginalized sections of society are still looking for the actual freedom which is freedom from fear, freedom hunger, education, shelter. He condemned revoking of article 370 / 35 (a) in Jammu Kashmir which has destroyed the life of people in J&K.

He explained the conspiracy behind the NRC and told how it is being systematically used to supress the marginalized and minorities of nation, he asked expat Indians to raise their voice against these anti-people policies and act a responsible citizen of India and join hands with Indian Social Form (ISF).

He said Acts Like UAPA, Agencies like NIA, ED are being used to target the people who are speaking against the government and fascist forces which should be opposed and condemned by all Indians.

He explained how the proposed NEP (National education policy), Citizenship amendment bill (CAP) and how it is dangerous for the nations diversity, expressing the concern over recent judgements of Supreme court, he condemned the Babri Masjid judgement and how the Disqualified MLA’s of Karnataka were permitted to contest in elections even after upholding the disqualification.

He also Quoted the statement of Rtd. Judge A.K Ganguly who expressed concerns over recent supreme court judgements and methodology of taking the decision.

He also expressed happiness over the performance of SDPI in recently conducted ULB elections in Karnataka and stressed that SDPI is a real alternative for the better of nation and to uphold the core values of India.

He asked secular ideological people should look forward to join civil services, Judiciary and administration, and contribute the cause of total empowerment and congratulated Indian Social Forum for their efforts in Nation Building and community welfare activities.

Mr. Ismail Yusuf, State President India Fraternity Forum Riyadh applauded Social forum their Social Service and assured that IFF would support all such community welfare activities of Social Forum.

Mr. Yusuf Wallan, President Hidaya Foundation Riyadh urged the expat organization to get united for common cause work with coordination, he also appreciated SDPI for their struggle and congratulated for the performance and said that the fascism will perish very soon.

Basheer Karanthur General Secretary Indian Social Forum Riyadh Central Committee, MohammdIrshad General Secretary Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Eastern Province, HaneefBasrur Social Worker Riyadh also spoke on this occasion.

Junaid President Malnad Gulf Association, SulaimanKatipalla Chairman Katipalla Muslim Youth Association, MustaqKasimi social worker, FazrulrrahmanKolkar Vice- President DKMO Riyadh, Abdul Salam Moulana President Khidma Foundation Riyadh, Shamsuddin President MCA were also present on this occasion.

Siraj Presented the vote of thanks, Thajuddin was Master of ceremony.

Cultural events like, Singing, Traditional Duff, Drama were also the center of attraction which won the hearts of people Gathered.

Various Sports and games like Cricket, Tug of war were conducted for men and children and games were conducted for ladies also.

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January 11,2020

Udupi, Jan 11: A case has been registered against Pune Billava president on the charges of issuing life threats to former Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake and Dinesh Amin Mattu at the Udupi Town Police station, police sources said on Saturday.

Former Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake along with like-minded Billawa organisations and the Udupi Muslim Federation jointly scheduled an inter-religious Billawa – Muslims Harmony meet on January 11, at the Town Hall.

Journalist Dinesh Amin Mattu was the speaker and Vinay Kumar Sorake was to preside over the programme.

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January 29,2020

Newsroom, Jan 29: Karnataka’s capital has earned the unwelcome distinction of global capital of traffic congestion. According to a report by TomTom, the Netherlands-based global provider of navigation, traffic and map products, Bengaluru beat 415 other cities across 57 countries to earn the title of world's most traffic congested city in 2019.

“Bengaluru takes the top spot this year with drivers in the southern Indian city expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic," TomTom said in the ninth edition of its annual Traffic Index.

Three other Indian cities, namely, Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi are also ranked in the 2019 edition of TomTom’s Traffic Index of the world’s most traffic-congested cities. 

The report released on Tuesday ranks cities by the average time added to a trip. TomTom index also includes details on when congestion is heaviest and lightest, how highways compare with surface streets, and how much time drivers wasted waiting for other drivers to get out of their way.

Following closely on the heels of Bengaluru is Manila, Philippines, with the similar 71% traffic congestion. Among the top five worst traffic affected cities are Mumbai and Pune from India at the fourth and fifth place respectively, while Bogota, Colombia is on third spot.

Delhi, the national capital of India is on the 8th spot, while Moscow (Russia), Lima (Peru), Istanbul (Turkey) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are on 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th spot respectively.

Mumbai recorded a 65% traffic congestion with 9th September, 2019 being the worst day. On an average, a Mumbaikar lost 209 hours in traffic congestion. Pune has 59% traffic congestion with 2nd August, 2019 being the worst day. 193 hours are lost due to congestion. Delhi, on the other hand, has 56% traffic congestion. 23rd October, 2019 was the worst day, while 190 hours are lost in traffic congestion.

Interestingly, among all the four Indian cities, Delhi has the most number of cars. Previous studies have concluded that Delhi has the best road conditions among the Metro cities of India.

If you are wondering what exactly the percentages mean, a 53% congestion level in Bangkok, for example, means that a trip will take 53% more time than it would during Bangkok’s baseline uncongested conditions.

TomTom calculates the baseline per city by analyzing free-flow travel times of all vehicles on the entire road network – recorded 24/7, 365 days a year. The report by Dutch navigation and mapping company ranks cities by the average time added to a trip. It also includes details on when congestion is heaviest and lightest, and how much time drivers wasted waiting for other drivers to get out of their way.

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March 19,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 19: Karnataka High Court on Wednesday rejected the plea by Congress leader Digvijay Singh seeking directions to the police to allow him to meet rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs who are lodged in Bengaluru.

Earlier in the day, Singh said at a press conference, "I have filed a plea in the Karnataka High Court, seeking permission to meet Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs who are putting up at Bengaluru. I have decided to be on fast and shall take a call on that after the decision of the Supreme Court and the High Court," Singh said at a press conference here earlier.

Singh said, "The BJP is busy in toppling duly-elected governments. We had successfully thwarted their plans to destabilise the MP government but we were let down by Jyotiraditya Scindia who had a very successful career in Congress."

"We never expected that he would ditch us and join hands with the BJP," he added.

The Congress leader also said that the BJP government had become insecure since the Kamal Nath-led government started tightening the laws on mining.

"Chief Minister Kamal Nath drafted a new mining policy for the sand under which the mines were allotted through auction. All this was unpalatable to the BJP and from Day 1 they started offering money to our Congress legislators," he said.

"In BJP, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee's kind of leadership no longer exists. The leadership which controls the BJP now includes people who have joined hands to do all kinds of unscrupulous things which has led to a stage in India where the banks are collapsing, non-performing assets and unemployment are growing," he added.

Earlier today, he was put under preventive arrest after he sat on a dharna near Ramada Hotel here allegedly for not being allowed to meet the 21 rebel Congress MLAs lodged in the hotel.

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